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Sector Deals With Canada ‘Unlikely’ as USMCA Talks Loom

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 11:35
Prime Minister Mark Carney said negotiations on sector tariffs are likely to be rolled into next year’s review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. 

Uber Safety Chief to Depart in Latest Executive Shakeup

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 09:24
Gus Fuldner's departure sets off a second round of executive changes this year at a time when the rideshare giant is being scrutinized in court over the measures it takes to protect riders.

Struggling CarMax Reports Lower Used Car Sales

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 08:42
“It is clear CarMax needs change,” interim CEO David McCreight said. The used car retailer terminated its former CEO William D. Nash at the start of December.

Spear Voices Support for Cargo Theft Bill

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 08:30
The pending legislation would establish an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center at the Department of Homeland Security. It awaits congressional approval.

Rush Enterprises CEO Outlines Path to Recovery

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 08:30
Rush Enterprises founder and CEO W.M. “Rusty” Rush sees positive signs in the spot rate market, but don't expect a complete turnaround for trucking just yet.

Consumer Prices Slow in November, but Still Up 2.7% Annually

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 07:55
The Labor Department reported that its CPI was up 2.7% in November from a year earlier. Energy prices, driven up by higher fuel oil prices, rose 4.2%, and so-called core inflation was up 2.6%.

BP Names Meg O’Neill CEO in Bid for Revival

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 07:35
The management shake-up comes as BP lags its rivals due to a combination of corporate disasters, war, lackluster returns from its renewables efforts and some bad luck.

Ford Scraps All-Electric F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 07:14
Ford said it will no longer make the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, instead opting for an extended range version of the vehicle.

Utah Deploys AI-Based System to Inspect Tires, Issue Alerts

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 06:30
The technology, now operating at multiple Utah ports of entry, is designed to identify tire problems early and reduce the risk of crashes caused by sudden tire failures.

States Deepened ICE Ties in 2025 as Trucking Rules Tightened

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 06:01
The 2025 crackdown reflects a federal shift that more tightly links commercial driver licensing and English-language standards with immigration enforcement and roadway safety.

USPS to Open Last-Mile Delivery Network to More Shippers

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:30
The U.S. Postal Service said Dec. 17 it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network, the most expensive part of the shipping process, to large and small shippers.

Trucking M&A to Increase in 2026 Due to Fed Rate Cuts: PwC

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:10
The assessment from PwC analysts came after a 2025 that already saw buyers focused on subsectors offering defensible growth, operating efficiency and exposure to high-barrier markets.

Dom McConnell Wins Grand Champion Title at Rush Skills Rodeo

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:41
Dom McConnell's upcoming wedding and winning the Rush Tech Skills Rodeo grand championship in Nashville, Tenn., make for an extra joyful holiday season.

Bonds Likely for Key Bridge Rebuild, Maryland Official Says

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:00
Maryland officials anticipate issuing bonds to help finance the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in 2024 and disrupted a major economic gateway.

Ex-First Brands Manager Says He’d Plead Fifth if Questioned

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:40
The former finance director of First Brands Group said he’d plead his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination if compelled to answer creditor questions at an upcoming deposition.

Waymo Seeks More Than $15 Billion in Funding Round

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:15
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, is in discussions to raise more than $15 billion at a valuation near $100 billion, in a financing round led by its parent company.

Amazon Names New AI Chief Amid Battle to Take on Tech Rivals

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:11
Amazon is reorganizing teams working on artificial intelligence projects, putting Peter DeSantis, a top leader from the company’s cloud division, in charge of a new unit.   

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Near End of Down Year

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:08
U.S. medium-duty truck sales are on track to end 2025 with only one year-over-year increase, that coming in January, according to data from Omdia Automotive.

Port of Los Angeles Expects Trade to Fall Off in 2026

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:24
The Port of Los Angeles expects it will move than 10 million container units for the second year in a row, but that number is likely to drop off in 2026 as the administration's trade war persists.

Alabama Works With ICE on Immigration Enforcement in Trucking

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:00
Alabama has detained more than 240 individuals through immigration enforcement actions targeting truck drivers, with federal agents focusing on rural interstates with high crash rates.

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